Question

The ______________ is known as the Napoleonic Code.
A. Law Code of 1805
B. Law Code of 1803
C. Law Code of 1800
D. Law Code of 1804

Answer 1

Hint: The Napoleonic Code which is officially known as the Civil Code of the French is the French civil code which was established under the French Consulate in 1804 and is still in force, although it is frequently amended.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.

Law Code of 1805- The Napoleonic code was established in 1804 and not 1805. It is not known as the law code of 1805. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Law Code of 1803- The Napoleonic code was established in 1804 and not 1803. It is not known as the law code of 1803. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Law Code of 1800- The Napoleonic code was established in 1804 and not 1800. It is not known as the law code of 1800. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Law Code of 1804- The Napoleonic code was established in 1804 . It is known as the law code of 1804. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France by becoming a monarch. It had opted many revolutionary principles in the administrative field to make it more rational and efficient. This was the Law Code of 1804, also called the Napoleonic Code. This law removed all privileges based on birth. It secured the right to property and established equality for everyone before the law.